The impact of altered autonomic system on gastric motility in children with abdominal pain predominant functional gastrointestinal disorders (AP-FGDs)

Abstract

About 12% of Sri Lankan children are suffering from AP-FGDs (1). Autonomic dysfunction and impaired gastric motility have been demonstrated in patients with AP-FGDs (2, 3). The main objective of the current study was to assess relationship between gastric motility and autonomic functions in children with AP-FGDs.